I hope you don't have to post this negative review, because my bad experience with a purchase of 3 poco locos was not the usual 5 star rating I would give to numerous in-store purchases of Proven Winners plants. 3 online purchases of these plants arrived in good condition, but the next morning, newest growth was brittle and shriveled. Even with placing the pots in shade in moderate temperatures and occasional misting, the deterioration continued until a week later, all 3 were dead. I have to believe these cuttings were not rooted enough nor hardened off before shipping. I am a Master Gardener and loyal purchaser of Proven Winners plants, but will probably refrain from online purchases in the future.
Poco Loco® Abelia x grandiflora
Exposure
- Part Sun to Sun
- Sun
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Mature Size
Height: 2' - 3'
Spread: 2' - 3'
Height: 61cm - 91cm
Spread: 61cm - 91cm
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Details
24 - 36 Inches24 - 36 Inches24 - 36 Inches61cm - 91cm61cm - 91cm61cm - 91cmFeatures
Instant gardens are usually just a dream, but Poco Loco® abelia can make it a reality. This low-mounded plant quickly grows to its mature size and provides color all growing season long. Its glossy foliage is a bright yellow and orange in the spring. For the rest of the season, its foliage retains a healthy green color with pink new growth, complemented by pink flowers.
Top reasons to grow Poco Loco® abelia?
- Interesting color changes
- Attracts pollinators
- Convenient small size
Foliage InterestFall InterestHeat TolerantAttracts:ButterfliesHummingbirdsResists:DeerSmall or MiniatureCharacteristics
Plant Type:ShrubShrub Type:EvergreenHeight Category:ShortGarden Height:24 - 36 Inches 61cm - 91cmSpacing:24 - 36 Inches 61cm - 91cmSpread:24 - 36 Inches 61cm - 91cmFlower Colors:PinkFlower Shade:Light pinkFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Colors:PinkFoliage Shade:Green with pink new growthHabit:MoundedContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunLight Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBlooms On:New WoodBloom Time:SummerHardiness Zones:6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil PH Category:Alkaline SoilSoil PH Category:Neutral SoilUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:Edging PlantUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses Notes:Blends in well with mixed gardens with perennials and annuals. It can be used as a low hedge and looks lovely in containers.
Maintenance Notes:Abelia are easy care plants that need little regular maintenance. It can be lightly trimmed to shape in spring after the new growth begins to emerge if you wish. If you decide to prune in the summer, you'll likely remove some flowers, but the plant will be just fine.
Poco Loco® Abelia x grandiflora 'SMNAGBT' USPP 35,980 -
1 Review
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Susan Colburn, Texas, United States, 22 weeks ago
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